Hegseth puts more muscle into fixing troops’ household goods moves
The Pentagon has stood up a new operation to focus solely on permanent fixes for the decades-old problems of damaged and lost household goods.
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I used VR therapy to treat my PTSD. Here’s what happened next.
A firsthand look at how Neurova Labs is tackling PTSD — with just a headset.
VA leader’s policies delaying care, destroying work force, report says
The VA has lost 40,000 employees in the past year, 88% of whom worked in the Veterans Health Administration, according to the report.
AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?
AI's ability to monitor a warfighter’s mental state, visuals or inner dialog may outpace the ability to shield that data from misuse, some scientists say.
Coast Guard reporting of sexual assault cases still lacking, GAO finds
The Coast Guard is facing scrutiny after a recent report cited ongoing failures in how the service has reported cases of sexual assault and harassment.
Danish veterans of US wars say they feel betrayed by Greenland threats
Denmark has been a stalwart ally to America. Forty-four Danish troops were killed in Afghanistan, the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces.
No tax on troops’ $1,776 ‘warrior dividend,’ IRS says
Troops who received an unexpected $1,776 one-time payment in December won’t have to pay taxes on that money, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed.
Feds remind states about law protecting military spouse job licenses
But there's a wrinkle for spouses in Justice Department's new interpretation of the law.
Dozens of military commissaries now offering doorstep delivery
Customers within a 20-mile radius of the stores have the option of doorstep delivery.
Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
Lawmakers introduce bill to broaden brain injury treatment for vets
Under the legislation, a TBI Innovation Grant Program would award up to $30 million in grants through 2028 to non-VA health care providers, among others.
Coast Guard adopts service-wide mandatory physical fitness training
Starting this year, able-bodied active and Selected Reserve Coast Guard members will need to work out at least four days a week.
ROTC students are helping the military defend against AI deepfakes
The Synthetic Media Lab at Syracuse University is building tools that will help organizations, including the U.S. military, to distinguish truth from hoax.
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
In 1978, the 21-day exercise, dubbed “Nifty Nugget,” brought two dozen military commands to bear to support a notional conflict in Europe.
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.
This company is rethinking PTSD treatment for veterans — with VR
Brenden Borrowman, a retired Army veteran, founded Neurova Labs to focus on treating the physiological injury underlying conditions like PTSD and TBI.
Santa’s elves have been busy bringing cheer to military families
Santa takes time for train rides with military families through Alaska, and to attend parties with gifts and treats.
